THE ODESSA AMERICAN

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Kathleen White
KERMIT — Kathleen White, 75, of Kermit, went to be with her Lord on Sept. 1, 2001, at
 Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at the First Baptist Church 
in Kermit with the Rev. G.A. Magee and speakers Trey Wyles and Bailey Barkley officiating.
 Burial will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
Kathleen Elizabeth White was born in Maudlow, Texas, to Ben and Lota Mitchell on April 20, 1926.
 She graduated from Grandfalls-Royalty High School and attended Sul Ross State Teachers College
 in Alpine. Kathleen married W.T. (Bill) White, her high school sweetheart, March 22, 1943.
 They have treasured their friendship and marriage for sixty years.
During the Second World War, she followed Bill as his military assignments took them
 throughout the country. Their first child, Travis Gordon White, was born during this time.
 After the war, they resided in Grandfalls where three daughters were born: Judy Evelyn, 
Carol Ann, and Peggy Louise.
Kathleen was a homemaker and caregiver while Bill worked for an oil company. 
They moved to Kermit in 1960 where they raised their children. She was a member of the 
First Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for 17 years and was a member
 of the choir for 35 years. She especially enjoyed the Junior High Sunday School classes 
she and Bill taught together for many years. She served the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) 
and Vacation Bible School. She was also the church nursery coordinator, where she had many 
dedicated volunteers that were very dear to her heart.
Kathleen was an avid Kermit Yellow Jacket supporter as she was a season ticket holder for 
40 years. She attended almost every Yellow Jacket game in every sport, and received many 
awards honoring her as a faithful and dedicated fan. Kathleen also loved the Chicago Cubs, 
and one of the highlights of her life was a trip to Chicago to see her favorite baseball 
team play at Wrigley Field.
After Bill’s retirement they were able to enjoy many years of traveling together.
 Her favorite destinations included the homes of their children and grandchildren, 
many sporting events, and the mountains and resorts of Ruidoso, N.M. Her loving personality
 drew friends of all ages. Most important to her was being a wonderful wife, mother and 
grandmother. She was loved by all.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her father, Ben Mitchell. She is survived by her husband
 W.T. (Bill) White of Kermit; son, Travis and wife JoAnn of Monahans; daughters, 
Judy Wyles and husband Michael of Round Rock, Carol Ann Hogue and husband Smoke of 
Lovington, N.M., and Peggy Bennet and husband Jim of Irving. She is also survived by her mother,
 Lota Mitchell of Kermit; brother, Gordon Mitchell of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren; 
18 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, 
Amarillo, Texas 79174; or the Kermit First Baptist Church Nursery Dept., P.O. Box 1105, 
Kermit, Texas 79745.
Pallbearers are Lee White, Trey Wyles, Alan Wyles, Todd Cox, Kenny Cox, Jeremy Hogue,
 Justin Hogue, Cody Barkley, Bailey Barkley, and Kyler Barkley.